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Distance from Mannheim to Zürich

Straight line

236 km
147 mi · 127 NM

By road

340 km
211 mi

Travel time

3 h 37 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Mannheim from Zürich?

Mannheim (Germany) and Zürich (Switzerland) are a medium distance apart: 236 km in a straight line, that is 147 miles or 127 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mannheim to Zürich is 340 km (211 miles), about 3 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Mannheim, Zürich lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from Germany into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 48.4279°, 8.5093°.

A direct flight would take about 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mannheim from Zürich?

By road it is 340 km (211 miles) from Mannheim to Zürich; in a straight line it is 236 km (147 miles).

How long is the drive from Mannheim to Zürich?

About 3 h 37 min on the fastest route (340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Mannheim?

Zürich is to the south of Mannheim, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Mannheim to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 48 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.